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SF59 LYA

2009 BMW X5

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,297 mi
Last recorded142,297 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 LYA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 142,297 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 31 Mar 2025 137,485 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 5 Aug 2023 130,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 130,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 119,862 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 110,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,661 miles

fuel cap seal starting to perish

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Fail 7 Aug 2020 98,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

undertrays fitted to car unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,537 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,312 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 65,345 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 60,576 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,387 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre bald at inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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SF59 LYA is a 2009 BMW X5 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 86,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF59 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF59 LYA registered?

SF59 LYA is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is SF59 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF59 LYA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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